Benji Madden

Benjamin Levi "Benji" Madden (born March 11, 1979) is the guitarist and backup vocalist of the band Good Charlotte. His twin brother, Joel, is the band's lead vocalist. His father left the family on Christmas Eve when he was 16 years old. Benji was often blamed for Joel's misbehavior because he was known as a troublemaker. Benji and Joel also suffered alienation in school for being fans of punk rock. Benji is 5 minutes older than his brother, Joel. They have an older brother, Josh, who helps run "Made", their clothing brand. Benji is also nicknamed Kid Vicious after Sid Vicious. He is a vegan along with his brother. Benji also often works with PETA to help support vegetarianism and animal rights. Benji has many piercings & tattoos and some of which are of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary from the Bible.

Related Topics:
March 11 - 1979 - Guitarist - Backup vocalist - Good Charlotte - Joel - Lead vocalist - Sid Vicious - Vegan - PETA

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In 2004, Benji was on Punk'd with his brother Joel after they were both tricked by Ashton Kutcher for the incident when they saw Joel's Range Rover had crashed on top of a Volvo while being towed. Also, Benji and Joel hosted a show on MTV called All Things Rock.

Related Topics:
2004 - Punk'd - Joel - Ashton Kutcher - Range Rover - Volvo

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Quotes: "Benji Scum...say it slow"; "Call me a momma's boy, I don't care"

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Benji dressed up as a woman for his high school's spirit week.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~